Before 12pm, Books, free events

130 events

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Book and Craft Fair

Local artists and producers set up their stalls with all sorts of fun stuff to riffle through in the Storytelling Court.

Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh

Sun 7 Jul

Free / 0131 556 9579

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Sun 21 Jul

Free / 0131 556 9579

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Bath Central Library

Tue 25 Jun

Free / 01225 463362

  • 11:00 – 11:30

Tue 2 Jul

Free / 01225 463362

  • 11:00 – 11:30

Tue 9 Jul

Free / 01225 463362

  • 11:00 – 11:30
…and 7 more dates until 27 Aug

Bexhill Library, Bexhill-on-Sea

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 01424 212546

  • 11:00 – 11:30

Sat 29 Jun

Free / 01424 212546

  • 11:00 – 11:30

Sat 6 Jul

Free / 01424 212546

  • 11:00 – 11:30
…and 8 more dates until 31 Aug

The Collection, Lincoln

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 01522 782040

  • 11:15

Thu 27 Jun

Free / 01522 782040

  • 11:15

Thu 4 Jul

Free / 01522 782040

  • 11:15
…and 8 more dates until 29 Aug

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Donald Hope Library, London SW19

Tue 25 Jun

Free / 020 8542 1975

  • 10:30 – 11:30

Tue 2 Jul

Free / 020 8542 1975

  • 10:30 – 11:30

Tue 9 Jul

Free / 020 8542 1975

  • 10:30 – 11:30
…and 3 more dates until 30 Jul

Plympton Library, Plymouth

Fri 5 Jul

Free / 01752 337867

  • 10:30

Artie's Tartan Tales

The Singing Kettle 's Artie takes the spirit of the popular kids' show to his storytelling sessions – kids are encouraged to jump around and shout their way through the games, rhymes and songs.

Silverburn, Glasgow

Sat 29 Jun

Free / 0141 880 3200

  • 10:30 – 16:30

Darren Shan: Book Signing

The Limerick-based author signs copies of fantasy series, Zom-B.

Waterstones, Swansea

Sun 23 Jun

Free / 01792 463567

  • 12:00 – 14:00
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Jeffrey Deaver: Book Signing

The American crime author signs copies of the tenth novel in his Lincoln Rhyme series, The Kill Room.

Waterstones New Street, Birmingham

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 0843 290 8151

  • 11:30

Joseph Delaney: Book Signing

The latest Spook's novel signed by local author Delaney.

Waterstones, Ormskirk

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 01695 580294

  • 11:00 – 12:00

Sat 29 Jun

Free / 01695 580294

  • 11:00 – 12:00

Neil Gaiman: Book Signing

The author and screenwriter signs copies of his novel The Ocean At The End Of The Lane.

Waterstones New Street, Birmingham

Thu 22 Aug

Free / 0843 290 8151

  • 11:00 – 13:00

Sunday Storytime and Workshop

The Drama Mill leads this workshop for 3–7 year olds, giving them a chance to dance, sing and role play to their heart's content, teaching them communication, coordination and teamwork along the way.

Looking Glass Books, Edinburgh

Sun 23 Jun

Free / 0131 229 2902

  • 11:00 – 12:00

Sun 30 Jun

Free / 0131 229 2902

  • 11:00 – 12:00

Sun 7 Jul

Free / 0131 229 2902

  • 11:00 – 12:00

Alex Partola: Ghost In The Machine

A solo exhibition by the young Russian photographer, featuring a display of images of the underground graffiti art scene in Russia, as well as the launch of the book of the same name.

Studio 74, London NW6

Wed 19 Jun

Free

  • 10:00 – 18:00
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Alice's Day

View a display of Salvador Dali's mixed media illustrations of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

The Bodleian Library, Oxford

Sat 6 Jul

Divinity School

Free / 01865 277178

  • 10:00 – 14:00

Alison Littlewood: Book Signing

A book signing event and opportunity to meet the author.

Waterstones, Wakefield

Sat 29 Jun

Free / 01924 387613

  • 11:00

Anne Zouroudi: Book Signing

The local author signs copies of the latest book in her Greek mystery series.

Waterstones, Derby

Sat 17 Aug

Free / 01332 296997

  • 12:00 – 14:00

Antony Edmonds: Book Signing

The author signs copies of his book Worthing: The Postcard Collection.

Waterstones, Worthing

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 01903 234148

  • 11:00

Appletree Writers Book Launch

Celebrate the release of the first three books from Appletree Writers, a community that helps writers to develop and promote their work. First out the gate are the anthologies The Harbour and In on the Tide, along with Appletree founding member Hannah Lavery’s first short story collection.

Word Power Bookshop, Edinburgh

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 0131 662 9112

  • 11:30
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Artist Rooms: Lawrence Weiner

Conceptual text-based work from the New York-based artist, concentrating on the relationship between the artwork and the viewer, and exploring the notion of language as sculpture.

Tate Modern, London SE1

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 020 7887 8888

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 020 7887 8888

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Fri 21 Jun

Free / 020 7887 8888

  • 10:00 – 22:00
…and 72 more dates until 1 Sep

Victoria Art Gallery, Bath

Mon 15 Jul

Free / 01225 477233

  • 10:30 – 12:00

Bobbie Darbyshire: Book Signing

The author signs copies of Love, Revenge and Buttered Scones.

Waterstones, Kettering

Sat 6 Jul

Free / 01536 481575

  • 11:00 – 15:00

Book Chat

Come along to this friendly and informal group to chat about books, magazines articles or anything else you enjoy reading.

Batley Library & Art Gallery

Mon 15 Jul

Free / 01924 326021

  • 11:00 – 12:30

Mon 19 Aug

Free / 01924 326021

  • 11:00 – 12:30

Book Club

An informal reading group.

Wimbledon Library, London SW19

Tue 2 Jul

Free / 020 8274 5757

  • 12:00

Tue 6 Aug

Free / 020 8274 5757

  • 12:00
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Book Club

An informal talk about the selected book of the month.

Barnabas Arts House, Newport

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 01633 673739

  • 11:00 – 12:30

Sat 29 Jun

Free / 01633 673739

  • 11:00 – 12:30

Sat 6 Jul

Free / 01633 673739

  • 11:00 – 12:30
…and 3 more dates until 27 Jul

Shenfield Library, Brentwood

Mon 1 Jul

Free / 01277 225540

  • 11:00

Mon 5 Aug

Free / 01277 225540

  • 11:00

Book Group

New members welcome.

Southey Library, Sheffield

Wed 26 Jun

Free / 0114 203 9531

  • 10:30

Mon 1 Jul

Free / 0114 203 9531

  • 10:30 – 11:30

Mon 5 Aug

Free / 0114 203 9531

  • 10:30 – 11:30

Whitmore Reans Library, Wolverhampton

Tue 25 Jun

Free / 01902 556269

  • 10:00 – 11:00

Tue 2 Jul

Free / 01902 556269

  • 10:00 – 11:00

Tue 9 Jul

Free / 01902 556269

  • 10:00 – 11:00
…and 3 more dates until 30 Jul

Bumpty Bear

Take part in this new family friendly story-telling session about Bumpty Bear and his adventures around The Quays. Learn how friendship and first aid keep this clumsy character smiling.

Imperial War Museum North, Manchester

Thu 20 Jun

Meet under the Harrier Jump Jet

Free / 0161 836 4000/4007

  • 10:30

Fri 21 Jun

Meet under the Harrier Jump Jet

Free / 0161 836 4000/4007

  • 10:30

Wed 26 Jun

Meet under the Harrier Jump Jet

Free / 0161 836 4000/4007

  • 10:30
…and 11 more dates until 19 Jul

Carl Andre

Abstract sculpture and poems from the 1960s and 70s, providing an insight into the ideas of the influential 20th-century artist.

MIMA, Middlesbrough

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 01642 726720

  • 10:00 – 19:00

Fri 21 Jun

Free / 01642 726720

  • 10:00 – 16:30

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 01642 726720

  • 10:00 – 16:30
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